Drugs

Hayden Panettiere Shares Her Struggle With Opioid and Alcohol Addiction

Hayden Panettiere opened up for the first time about her past struggles with opioids and alcohol: "I'd think I hit rock bottom, but then there's that trap door that opens."

July 6, 2022

Noah Cyrus Reflects on Overcoming "Dark" Xanax Addiction

Noah Cyrus recently opened up about her past addiction struggles and how that difficult time played a role in her forthcoming music: "It took some time to get on my own two feet."

July 5, 2022

Eminem Describes Finding Therapy in His Music During Rare Interview

Eminem shared how discussing issues like addiction and mental health in his music was beneficial to his healing.

June 22, 2022

Bradley Cooper Shares "Greatest" Joy of Having Daughter Lea After Overcoming Past Cocaine Addiction

Bradley Cooper opened up about his past addiction struggles and how friend and The Rocker co-star Will Arnett made him realized he had a "problem with drugs and alcohol."

June 14, 2022

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Amanda Bynes Apologizes After Mistakenly Accusing Fiancé Paul Michael of Drug Use

After Amanda Bynes argued with and fiancé Paul Michael got into a verbal dispute, the former actress publicly accused him of using drugs, which he denied. She later issued an apology

April 28, 2022

Mac Miller’s Drug Runner Sentenced to Nearly 11 Years in Prison

One of the men accused of providing Mac Miller fentanyl-laced pills that resulted in his death was sentenced to 131 months in prison, according to the U.S. Attorney's office.

April 19, 2022

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Leah McSweeney Tells All on Her Friendships With Rihanna and Julia Fox, Addiction, Recovery and More

The Real Housewives of New York City's Leah McSweeney recounted years of addiction that almost killed her and how she got clean and sober. Plus, why she gave up smoking weed.

April 5, 2022

Sha'Carri Richardson Questions Decision to Allow Figure Skater Kamila Valieva to Compete in Olympics

Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir also spoke out after learning figure skater Kamila Valieva would compete after it was reported that she tested positive for a banned substance prior to the Olympics.

February 14, 2022

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Wife of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison on Drug Trafficking Charges

In February, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's wife was arrested on drug trafficking charges. She was previously suspected of aiding in his 2015 escape from prison.

December 1, 2021

Hailey Bieber Recalls "Extremely Difficult" Early Days of Helping Justin Bieber Navigate His Sobriety

When Hailey Bieber entered Justin Bieber's life, he made the choice to overcome his addictions, and she was there to support him. But it was not easy.

November 11, 2021

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Rapper Fetty Wap Arrested on Federal Drug Charges

Before performing at the Rolling Loud music festival, Fetty Wap was arrested by FBI agents at CitiField in New York City. “We believe this is a big misunderstanding,” his attorney shared.

November 5, 2021

Why Jimmy Hayes' Widow Says His Overdose "Does Not Define Him"

Less than two months after former NHL player Jimmy Hayes passed away, his widow Kristen Hayes expressed hopes that his story can “make a positive impact.”

October 20, 2021

Michael K. Williams' Cause of Death Revealed

More than two weeks after actor Michael K. Williams unexpectedly passed at the age of 54, his cause and manner of death has been confirmed by the New York City Chief Medical Examiner.

September 24, 2021

Dive Into the Opioid Crisis' Origin Story in Eye-Opening Trailer for Hulu's Dopesick

Take a closer look at how a pharmaceutical company triggered America's opioid epidemic in the new trailer for Hulu's drama Dopesick, starring and executive produced by Michael Keaton.

September 15, 2021

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How Bachelor Nation's Zac Clark and Tayshia Adams Handle Haters Trying to "Drum S--t Up"

In an exclusive interview with E! News, Bachelor Nation’s Zac Clark also revealed how Tayshia Adams and his family help maintain his sobriety.

September 10, 2021

Meet 21 Americans Ready to Inspire During National Recovery Month and Beyond

As National Recovery Month kicks off, Jason Wahler, Elizabeth Vargas, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, Cheryl Burke and more share the positive aspects of getting healthy and starting a new life.

September 7, 2021

Former NFL Player Keith McCants Dead at 53 From Suspected Overdose

Former NFL linebacker Keith McCants, who was the No. 4 overall pick in the 1990 draft, was found dead on Sept. 2 of a suspected overdose, E! News has learned.

September 3, 2021

The Hills' Jason Wahler Reflects on His "Darkest Moments" of Addiction

In honor of National Overdose Awareness Day, Jason Wahler asked those who are struggling with addiction to get help before it’s too late.

August 31, 2021

The Bachelorette's Zac Clark Recalls "Shooting Heroin, Smoking Crack" on 10th Sobriety Anniversary

Bachelorette winner Zac Clark has much to celebrate on the 10th anniversary of his sobriety. The reality star reflected on how far he's come since "shooting heroin, smoking crack" and drinking.

August 30, 2021

Bachelorette's Katie Thurston Claps Back at Criticism After Sharing She "Took an Edible"

The Bachelorette star Katie Thurston responded to criticism after letting fans know that she "just took an edible" and was "laying on the floor of my living room."

August 23, 2021

Mama June's Boyfriend Geno Doak Sentenced in Drug Possession Case

Mama June’s boyfriend got 16 months plus two years’ probation for possession of a controlled substance.

August 12, 2021

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Mena Suvari Opens Up About Overcoming Meth Addiction and Abuse Trauma

American Beauty icon Mena Suvari opened up about her past meth addiction, sexual assault and healing journey during E! News' Daily Pop on July 28.

July 28, 2021

Christina Haack Talks Smoking "Life-Changing" Toad Venom

The "Flip Or Flop" star explains her experience smoking Bufo toad and gets candid about dating Joshua Hall. Take a look.

July 13, 2021

Christina Haack Calls Smoking Toad Venom a "Life Changing Experience"

Flip or Flop star Christina Haack introduced her new boyfriend Joshua Hall on Instagram along with an untraditional method she used to "reset my brain."

July 12, 2021